The eclipse is just days away, and it’s no surprise that the Museum of Discovery has been preparing for this historical event for months. The science center has a variety of complimentary online education resources and safety information on its website, as well as fun weekend activities.
From Saturday through Monday, the museum will offer extended hours from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. with eclipse- and space-related demonstrations, opportunities to learn how animal behaviors are impacted by the eclipse and more.
On Saturday and Sunday from 4-7 p.m., join Lost Forty Brewing in the museum’s great hall for happy hour. There will also be family-friendly options like Moon Pies and Sunny D. On Sunday from 1-7 p.m., the NASA Nebraska Space Grant Consortium will be at the museum helping guests safely view the sun using solar telescopes, sunoculars and sun spotters.
The day of the eclipse, the museum will be open with more hands-on activities, but will close from 1-3 p.m. so guests and staff can experience the eclipse outside by the Arkansas River. Doors will then reopen from 3-7 p.m.
Regardless of where you plan to experience the total solar eclipse, Museum of Discovery has a variety of resources on its website, including a social story to help autistic or neurodivergent children prepare for the event. The story, written and illustrated by museum staff, follows a little girl named Rachel on the day of the eclipse and details her experience while explaining why and how an eclipse occurs. There are also teaching guides, eclipse activities and a digital early childhood story about how animals behave during a total solar eclipse.
And if you’re looking for eclipse merch, the Museum of Discovery has items including commemorative viewing glasses, T-shirts, tote bags and koozies.
Learn more about all the eclipse events and resources on the Museum of Discovery website.
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